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OHU 767M

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 2212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

53,262 mi
Last recorded53,262 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOHU 767M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,212cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 53,262 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

modified suspension components fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2016 53,262 miles

Front Axle beam inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective top and lower coil over mounts play (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket loose bolts loose (2.4.E.4a)

Nearside Rear engine mounting bracket damaged and likely to fail engine mount poorly welded (6.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective coil over top and lower excessive play (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket loose bolts loose (2.4.E.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Front Axle beam modified and seriously weakened bolts loose and axle flexing under load (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

Front Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 May 2011 52,695 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 11 May 2011 52,695 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Coolant leak

Pass 8 Apr 2010 50,998 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pedal anti-slip worn

engine modified engine mounting welds may not be strong enough

front indicator lenses not same colour(both flash correct colour)

limited suspension movement(lowered)

rear crossmember cut/modified)

rear shockabsorbers deteriorating

Fail 8 Apr 2010 50,998 miles

brake pedal anti-slip worn

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

engine modified engine mounting welds may not be strong enough

front indicator lenses not same colour(both flash correct colour)

limited suspension movement(lowered)

rear crossmember cut/modified)

rear shockabsorbers deteriorating

Fail 16 Mar 2010 50,985 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Towbar locking device missing (6.6.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pedal anti-slip worn

differant colour front indicator lenses (both flash correct colour)

fuel cap sealing washer starting to perish

limited suspension movement (lowered)

rear crossmember cut/modified)

rear shockabsorbers deteriorating

Pass 13 May 2008 50,524 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 50,524 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 49,229 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 5 Apr 2007 49,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 Apr 2006 46,741 miles

offside front indicator lense different colour (but flashes amber)

some brake pipe corrosion

some wear in steering idler

Fail 17 Mar 2006 46,677 miles

Centre Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

off side front indicator lense different colour (but flashes amber)

some brake pipe corrosion

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?

Based on 109,687 MOT tests across 8,425 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
1,075
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
8,425
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,888
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,044
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,769
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,156
position lamp(s) not working 3,700
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OHU 767M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 2,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 51,092 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 8,888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OHU 767M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OHU 767M registered?

OHU 767M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 9 August 1973.

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